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GL55 RXS

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,492 mi
Last recorded116,492 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 RXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 116,492 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 116,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 116,443 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 109,446 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 109,446 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 92,141 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,141 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,549 miles

Offside wing mirror damage

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,142 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,093 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 51,093 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs very worn.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,859 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dampness around clutch fluid feed pipe to brake master cylinder

Fail 7 Apr 2009 21,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dampness around clutch fluid feed pipe to brake master cylinder

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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GL55 RXS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL55 RXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL55 RXS registered?

GL55 RXS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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